School of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science

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Wilderness First Responder Field Scenario, Winter

This video contains numerous segments of short duration; each segment focuses on a wilderness first aid scenario. The victims and responders are all students completing a Wilderness First Responder course provided by Wilderness Medical Associates. Dr. Sally Childs with the School of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science arranged to provide the host site.

Students who complete this course and earn certification are able to administer various wilderness protocols providing life saving techniques specific to:

acute respiratory distress

reducing specific dislocations

clearing the spinal column from possible spinal cord injury

debraiding wounds and some burns

This was a five day course which took place January 3 - 7, 2011.

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As part of the College of Professional Studies
at Lake Superior State University, we are proud and excited to provide current
information on the four year (baccalaureate) degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise
Science, Parks and Recreation and Sport and Recreation Management. You will
also find information on the Associate Degree for Health Fitness Specialist,
a two year program, and minors in Recreation Studies, Sports Marketing, Coaching and Gerontology.

Each school major has a unique plan for professional preparation and provides
students a variety of career choices world-wide upon completion.

All school majors focus on challenging students with current research and
practices within their discipline and requiring practical application of skills
learned throughout their four year program. Each major emphasizes the development
of strong communication, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Undergraduate research, capstone projects and internships comprise the academic experience.

The School of Recreation Studies and Exercise Science graduates are "standard seekers and standard setters" as working professionals!

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Lake Superior State University is a personal, small-town school that provides a superior blend of liberal and technical studies in the natural setting on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. LSSU offers undergraduate degrees in 45 areas of study that attract students from every county in Michigan, more than a dozen states and provinces, and nine nations. LSSU is Michigan's most personal public university emphasizing an undergraduate experience provided by a fully-qualified faculty and a dedicated staff. Read More...